Colvic Watson 31.5 Motor Sailor
East Coast Scotland.
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$49,600
East Coast Scotland.
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This 1983 Colvic Watson 31.5 Motor Sailor is a well-maintained, versatile, and exceptionally equipped vessel, ideal for those seeking a robust, long-distance cruising boat with the benefits of both power and sail. Priced at £40,000, she offers outstanding value for a boat of her size and capability, having been meticulously upgraded by her current owner over the past 9 years.
Strong & Reliable Mechanics:
Perkins 6354 (110hp) diesel engine (1983) – 3,800 hours, recently serviced, antifouled, and fitted with a new anode (2025).
Cruising speed: 7 knots | Max speed: 8 knots | Direct-cooled, shaft drive, 3-blade fixed prop.
500L fuel capacity (2 tanks) for extended range.
Bowsprit stripped, reassembled, and fittings renewed & galvanised for durability.
Sailing Ready – Recent Rigging & Sail Upgrades:
Ketch-rigged with aluminium spars (1983), stainless steel standing rigging replaced (2022).
Mast stripped bare, repainted, re-riveted, and rewired (2022).
Sail inventory includes:
Mainsail (roller boom)
Headsail (furling)
Mizzen, storm jib, cruising sails
Cutter-rigged & roller reefing (2022) for easy handling.
Comfortable & Well-Appointed Accommodation:
5 berths (2 doubles, 1 single) across 3 cabins – ideal for family or extended cruising.
All wood panelling replaced (2019) – fresh, clean interior.
Galley with 3-burner gas stove, oven, grill, fridge, microwave, and pressurised hot water.
2 handbasins, manual heads, cabin heating, and ample storage.
Modern Electrical & Navigation Systems:
12V & 240V shore power | 2x 50W solar panels (2020) for off-grid power.
Full navigation suite:
GPS, chart plotter, radar, AIS receiver, VHF DSC radio, autopilot, echo sounder.
NASA windvane self-steering system for effortless passage-making.
Deck Gear & Safety – Fully Equipped for Cruising:
Electric Maxwell HRC10 windlass (remote control, 2021) with 65m chain & 2 plough anchors.
Waveco dinghy (2022) + Yamaha E-Drive M20 (0hp electric outboard, 2022) with dedicated solar panel.
4 halyard & 4 sheet winches, davits, beaching legs, sail cover, fenders.
Comprehensive safety gear:
Liferaft (serviced April 2024), life jackets, CO detector, 4 bilge pumps (3 electric, 1 manual).
Emergency steering, searchlight, boarding ladder, radar reflector, Personal Location Beacon (PLB).
The current owner has cruised Scotland’s East & West Coasts over the past 9 years, investing significantly in upgrades and maintenance. Now only selling due to a change in circumstances, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a ready-to-go expedition-worthy motor sailor.
A true bluewater-capable vessel, this Colvic Watson 31.5 offers space, comfort, and reliability at an attractive price. With recent major refits (rigging, mast, bowsprit, engine, electrical, and safety systems), she is exceptionally well-prepared for her next adventure.
Viewing highly recommended – contact Boatshed Scotland today to inspect this outstanding motor sailor!
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.
9 years
Stopping sailing
East & West Coast Scotland
